Break In Main Still Unlocated In Jersey City
Jersey City remains in a water emergency as an unlocated 36 inch main break pours water underground. Fire crews search by foot bike and auto while 1,000 residents near tenements may be evacuated to the armory if needed. Public works says fire risk is down and water pressure is being conserved as may 16,000 students miss school.
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August W. Heckman
Jersey City
Boonton
N.J
Joseph B. Foley
National Guard
Lafayette
Heckman
Joseph Levy
Levy
Hackensack River
Charlotte Avenue
New Rocket Fuel Found
A Belgian chemist Louis Lacroix reports a new fuel promising higher rocket thrust. He claims his process boosts high octane fuel yield from Venezuela’s asphaltic crude and lowers dangers in fluorine boron compound additives.
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Brussels
Belgium
Louis Lacroix
Venezuela
Lacroix
Eleven Miners Die as Elevator Cage Falls in France
In Lens France eleven miners were killed at the Dro court coal mine when an elevator cage broke loose and plunged 215 feet into a pit during the morning shift. All men in the cage perished.
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Lens
France
Drocourt
Paris Air Strike Sparks War of Words in Parliament
Premier Felix Gaillard faced immediate parliamentary debate over France’s bombing of a Tunisian border village. The attack killed 68, left 10 missing, 84 wounded, drawing U S and Western criticism and raising tensions with Bourguiba who demands French evacuation.
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Paris
Felix Gaillard
Tunisia
Chandler dodges tax veto with odd metaphor mix
Gov A B Chandler fielded a question on a Louisville occupational tax bill while mixing metaphors about pants bridges and taxes. He quipped that he will cross the bridge when he comes to it and noted he cannot picture crossing a bridge with his pants off, drawing reporters' laughter.
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Frankfort
A. B. Chandler
Louisville
Chandler
Chen Yi Replaces Chou In Chinese Hierarchy
Peiping radio announced Chou En-lai was relieved as foreign minister on his own recommendation while remaining premier. Vice Premier Chen Yi named to succeed him as foreign minister. The National People's Congress plenary session began in Peiping as Chen Yi, a veteran revolutionary and military leader, rises in the government hierarchy.
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Hong Kong
Peiping Radio
Chou En-lai
China
Chen Yi
Chou
National People’s Congress
Peiping
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Chiang Kaishek
Formosa
Cold Snap Grips East With Snow and Death Toll Rising
The arctic chill lingers across the eastern half of the United States with bitter cold near zero in many areas and more snow and ice. A blizzard hit western New York while upstate regions dig out from drifts up to 15 feet. The storm has caused at least 48 deaths across states including New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Oklahoma Texas Iowa Illinois Indiana and Mississippi. Most deaths occurred in traffic crashes and heart attacks related to cold and snow.
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Florida
New York
Great Lakes
Traverse City
Mich
Mississippi
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Massachuets
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Cold air keeps Middletown in the deep freeze
arctic air from the north grips the Miami Valley and keeps Middletown shivering through Wednesday. forecast calls for mostly fair cold weather with highs around 25 to 27 degrees and morning lows near 6 above.
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Miami Valley
Niddletown
Middletown
French Kill 100 Rebels in Algeria Clashes
French forces reported two clashes in eastern Algeria resulting in about 100 rebels killed and the capture of large quantities of arms and ammunition. The announcements followed ongoing fighting in the region.
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Algiers
Algeria
Unemployment Surges as Economy Faces Postwar Slump
The Commerce and Labor Departments report unemployment jumped by 1.12 million last month to 4.494 million, the largest monthly rise since World War II. Total employment fell to 62.238 million, weekly hours dropped to 38.7, and factory earnings slid to 81.27 dollars. President Eisenhower met privately with top economic officials to discuss stimulus options.
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Commerce and Labor Departments
Census Bureau
Senate House Economic Committee
Eisenhower
City to Hold Individual Hearings for Suspended Pupils
In New York city, 32 assistant superintendents will conduct hearings to decide if suspended students return to school, are sent to a special school, or sent to an institution. The hearings include parents, principals, teachers, Attendance Bureau and Child Guidance representatives. officials say offense severity and home cooperation will influence outcomes. The usual five day limit for hearings will be extended during the crisis.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
Averell Harriman
Attendance Bureau
Bureau of Child Guidance
William Jansen
Garbage Can Holds Father in a Practical Joke
In Cowfold England the daughter of Arthur H Robins recalls his cremation ashes were placed in a garbage can and disposed of with household waste. The family says no disrespect was intended and Robins left 10 pounds to the garbage collector for hauling the ashes away.
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Cowfold
England
Arthur H. Robins
Robins
Eve Sutton
Harry Constable
Constable
Cyprus Talks Start Between Britain and Greece
British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd and Greek Foreign Minister Evanghelos Averoff opened secret discussions at the Greek foreign ministry on Cyprus. Accompanied by Cyprus Governor Sir Hugh, the ministers expect talks to run into Thursday.
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Greece
Britain
Selwyn Lloyd
Evanghelos Averoff
Cyprus
Sir Hugh i
Britons Off Danger List After Munich Disaster
In Munich, two Britons injured in last week's air crash were moved from the critical list to day. Four others remained in grave condition. Manchester United manager Matt Busby and sports writer Frank Taylor were out of danger. The 21 victims' bodies, including seven Manchester players and seven accompanying newsmen, were flown back to London.
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Munich
Germany
Matt Busby
Manchester United
London
Frank Taylor
Manchester
Hashemite federation discussed by Faisal and Hussein in Jordan
In Amman King Faisal of Iraq and King Hussein of Jordan planned a royal merger to counter the UAR threat and possible Saudi entry. A Hashemite federation could sideline Egypt and Syria while Iraq's pullout from Baghdad Pact looms as a bargaining chip. Egypt approved a Soviet aid pact worth 700 million rubles for its five year plan at 2 percent interest.
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Iraq
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Republic
Egypt
Syria
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Faisal
Hussei
Hussein
U.A.R
Lons
Britain
Saud
Cairo
Soviet Union
Moscow
Chuckle Caption: Experience as Foolishness Word
A humorous line frames the word experience as what a modern man uses after making a fool of himself. The quip lightens self awareness with a playful critique of pride. The joke relies on a tidy punchline about self image and timing.
Unions Prepare Labor Law Fight Against Eisenhower Proposals
AFL-CIO Executive Council plan to challenge administration labor recommendations in Congress cites concerns over union fee implications. Teamsters leader Hoffa denies heart ailment reports while defending health tests and readiness to race reporters. Beck arrives to press claims on prerogatives after selling his union home and remaining in it.
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Fla
Afl-Cio
Eisenhower
Congress
Federation
Sbans
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Hoffa
Castaways
Dave Beck
Beck
Teamsters Executive Board
Freahives
Space barrel simulates seven day moon voyage for airman
Airman Donald G. Farrell, 23, strapped into a 3 by 5 foot sealed space-like cabin at Randolph AFB to simulate a seven day voyage. He will respond to alarms, follow a protein rich menu, and listen to music as space medicine experts monitor his condition over the week.
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Tex
Donald G. Farrell
Bronx
Randolph Air Force Base
School of Aviation Medicine
Farrell
Leabin
George R. Steinkamp
Space Medicine
Steinkamp
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